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POWIIS Balik Pulau is located at 1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. It provides a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels for students aged 11 to 19. The school includes the POWIIS Arts Academy, a specialist program for those who wish to immerse themselves in music alongside their studies. Boarding provisions are available to meet family needs, providing a home-like environment for boarding students. The school emphasizes global citizenship through the POWIIS Project and offers leadership opportunities through student leadership programs.
The Balik Pulau campus offers a Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathway for students aged 11 to 19. The program runs Year 7 through Year 13, with Year 7-9 (Key Stage 3), Year 10-11 (IGCSE), and Year 12-13 (A Levels). A university and careers counsellor supports students through the POWIIS journey and beyond. The POWIIS Arts Academy forms part of the academic environment, offering a specialist arts pathway for Balik Pulau students. Global citizenship and character development are integrated through school life and the POWIIS Project.
POWIIS Balik Pulau includes the POWIIS Arts Academy, a specialist program for students who wish to immerse themselves in music alongside their studies. Global citizenship is promoted through the POWIIS Project, with the motto 'Be the change, make a difference'. Student leadership programs provide opportunities to develop essential skills and contribute to the school community. Career Pathways supports every child with university and career guidance alongside academic staff. Opportunities for extracurricular activities are available locally, regionally, and internationally.
Prince of Wales Island International School’s Balik Pulau campus opened in 2011 and offers British-based education from Year 7 to Sixth Form (age 11–19). Located in the quieter, agricultural western side of Penang, it combines rural surroundings with access to quality boarding and day education. The school follows the English National Curriculum, leading students through IGCSE to Cambridge A Levels. Academic achievements are strong. Facilities include science labs for hands-on STEM learning, sports fields used for FOBISIA events, and a creative arts programme offering choir, orchestra, and other drama productions. Boarding options include full, weekday or flexible plans, with transport services available.
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